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Here’s the new maternity package of year 2018!

The maternity package of year 2018 contains 64 different items. The box includes for example 8 body suits, 4 pairs of trousers and as a new item 4 pairs of leggings. This year is the 80th anniversary of the maternity package.

New colourful pattern is a hit

How the pattern for the new maternity package was chosen – watch the video

Kela held a design competition to choose three new patterns that will be featured on maternity package boxes over the next few years. But how to decide which of the three winning patterns would grace the 2018 edition of the box? It was time call on five seasoned experts, Nooa, Ebba, Alvar, Benny and Magdaleena, who chose their favourite.

The maternity package around the world

The maternity package receives attention also globally. The positive attention has had concrete effects – Scotland for instance has introduced its own version of the maternity package, Scotland’s baby box. Perhaps Finland will lead the way in this respect.

A historic success story

Frequently asked questions about the Finnish maternity package

How are the items included in the maternity package selected? What was the original motivation for the maternity package? How is the maternity package programme funded? Is the maternity package available commercially?